Job Description

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Joining Intuitive Surgical means joining a team dedicated to using technology to benefit patients by improving surgical efficacy and decreasing surgical invasiveness, with patient safety as our highest priority.

Primary Function of Position:

As the Senior Intellectual Property Paralegal, you will serve as the technical lead for the intellectual property paralegal function, oversee and improve internal practices, mentor other members of the team, and support the work of the agents and attorneys in the department.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Drive the definition, improvement, and maintenance of procedures for patent preparation and prosecution, including for docketing, reporting, and formalities.• Lead the definition, improvement, and maintenance of outside counsel instructions for intellectual property matters. Train outside counsel on these practices.• Perform hands-on docketing, filing, and reporting for patents and trademarks.• Instruct outside counsel in accordance with internal policies and procedures.• Manage payment of renewal fees, track licensing status of patent and trademark portfolios , manage patent award program.• Support review and payment of invoices, and support contracts administration.• Mentor less experienced members of the team on intellectual property practices, including updating team on changes in governmental practices.• Help direct and coordinate the work of other intellectual property paralegals.• Lead or support special projects as appropriate.

• Expert knowledge of all phases of patent preparation and prosecution in the U.S., in the WIPO, and in non-U.S. offices. Substantial understanding of trademarks, trade secrets, and copyright practices. Ability to quickly update and skillfully apply such knowledge to complete a wide range of projects.

• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills who fosters a collaborative culture, thrives in a team environment, and interfaces effectively with other departments.

Serious complications may occur in any surgery, including da Vinci ® Surgery, up to and including death. Individual surgical results may vary. Patients should talk to their doctor to decide if da Vinci Surgery is right for them. Patients and doctors should review all available information on non-surgical and surgical options in order to make an informed decision. Please also refer to http://www.davincisurgery.com/safety for Important Safety Information.

Unless otherwise noted, all people depicted are models. Product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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